Hello, I have to give Sanaa Coffee a second chance--and more importantly, give credit where credit is due. I live nearby, and every morning before getting on 880 for work, I usually stop at Starbucks for my morning coffee. When Sanaa Cafe first opened, I decided to give the new coffee shop a try. Unfortunately, my first experience was really disappointing. There were two young guys working, and when I asked about the ingredients in one of the drinks, one of them actually asked me what was in it. I jokingly told him, "I don't know--I don't work here." I then ordered an iced mocha latte, which was made by one of the guys with the puffy hair. Unfortunately, the drink tasted like watery dirt. It was honestly one of the worst coffee drinks I had ever had, and the customer service didn't make the experience any better. After that, I didn't come back for over a month. I went right back to Starbucks and honestly had no plans to return. But for some reason, this morning I decided to give Sanaa one more chance--and I'm glad I did. As soon as I walked in, I was immediately greeted and welcomed by a young lady named Gianna. I asked her about the different coffee drinks, and she was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain everything to me. I ordered the mocha latte again, and let me tell you--it was AMAZING! It was honestly the best mocha latte I have ever had. Gianna completely changed my opinion of Sanaa. Not only was the coffee excellent, but her customer service was outstanding. She even thanked me for coming in, which really showed that she cared about the customer experience. Sometimes a first impression isn't the final impression, and Gianna proved that to me today. Five stars for Gianna and the mocha latte! You definitely won me back, Sanaa. I will be returning! read more

Really nice café with great drinks and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and everything tasted amazing. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a good café! read more

Im not a big reviewer but I had to give a review to this place. The barista minerva was very polite and gave us our order fast. The drink was very good and I loved the atmosphere of this cafe. This was the best Sanaa cafe I have been to. read more

Tried the Yemeni Latte and a one of their cheesakes... I really like how light it is. If you want a traditional dense cheesecake, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for that "I-devour-a-cheesecake" feeling without feeling heavy and guilty... then... give them a visit!! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

Cute new Yemen coffee shop which is open late. Saw it passing on my way to Ono and was so intrigued I Stopped in to check out. Various coffee options such as the seasonal pumpkin or chai. There was an order kiosk with refreshers and smoothies on the menu. Nothing that I was craving at the moment so did not get to try anything out today. but will be back soon enough as I love coffee options. read more

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A white Mercedes with the Sana'a Cafe logo on the back was driving super recklessly on 880 earlier today -- weaving in between lanes quickly without signaling, cutting people off. I've been to Sana'a a few times so I was familiar with the logo on the car. Not a good look for the brand! read more

Love this place! I have been waiting for a good Yemeni coffee place to open in Union City, it's right in the same plaza as 24 Hour Fitness. I usually have to drive to Qamaria in Fremont but this is close to home, and I'm glad I gave it a try. The interior is nicely decorated, more of a chill place to hang with friends rather than a study spot. The workers were extremely nice and worked fast. I ordered the chai and my friend got a latte. The chai has a very deep flavor and we both agreed the chai is more worth it than the lattes (the lattes weren't as fragrant as the chai). They have a good selection of milk cake flavors that aren't too sweet, super yummy. I would definitely come here again! read more

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I got an espresso. It came out quite bitter and thin, with very little body or crema. 2/5. Worth noting this location is in a soft opening. I've also had great espresso from Sana'a in Oakland, so I'll likely give it another try if in the area. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

It looks like this is a soft opening. There's no sign in the front but on the back of the building, you see several signs for the café. I needed a caffeine hit and found that this was nearby... I was super surprised to find out that it took over the old Starbucks in the 24 hour fitness plaza. Happy though it's near me! Love the decor inside. I didn't realize they were showing the World Cup here. I would have stayed if I wasn't working. I ordered a Yemeni Latte and it is good. The spinach fatayer is good. First time trying it. I ordered a pistachio croissant to try but they ran out . Some lady took my latte, but the workers were able to quickly make me another one. Now that I know this place is nearby, will definitely hit it up again to try out the other items. This will be a great place to catch up with friends or just chill. Parking might be an issue though since lots of people go to the gym, but it should be fine. read more

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Sana'a Cafe opened a month ago where Starbucks once was. New luxurious decor. Less seating than other locations. Signage hard to see on drive by. No signs in front, just on side or the back. Next to 76 gas station, across from Target. Large parking lot, nearly full. Offerings: coffee beans, cake slices, pastries, tea (hot/iced), espressos, Yemeni Specialty drinks, iced Yemeni Specialty drinks, refreshers. Greeted upon arrival. Order taken when cashier was free. Got drink in minutes. Sips: Turkish coffee (12 oz, 4.99) black, no sugar. -very smooth, bold flava, no harshness. Very fine coffee grounds in drink. Results clearly refreshing. -best Turkish coffee drank recently. -house & Jerimah Picks coffee beans sold at counter. 4.5 stars. Fast service. Quantity/Quality very good. read more

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It's becoming my daily spot after work, quiet and peaceful. Great music and the snacks are the best The Adani chai tastes exactly like how I make it at home And never disappoints!! Baristas are super thoughtful and super friendly! 10/10 read more

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Went during their soft opening week. The latte was watery and didn't have much of an espresso taste to it. The matcha also wasn't the greatest, it tasted like milk. But the inside was cute and we tried their pastries which we enjoyed! Just not the drinks so much. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood, Sana'a! This is the third Yemeni cafe I've been to and it won't be the last. I was driving by and noticed their soft opening signs. They had just opened two days prior and I stopped by for a drink and snacks. Gone is the past Starbucks and here is the beautifully decorated space with cream interior and gold accents. Eats: Iced Adeni Chai, 50% sweet recommended Dubai croissant Chocolate croissant Za'atar & cheese fatayer Chicken musakhan rolled savory pastry I always opt for iced chai, or hot if it's chilly outside. They informed me the iced variety would take some time and it took more than twenty minutes. I enjoyed the drink but hope it comes out faster next time. I love za'atar baked goods! It's like this mashed seed mixture with a unique taste, savory nutty and almost sour? Kinda wish they had a flatbread with this. Chicken musakhan was tasty! They can warm it up. The sweet pastries weren't the freshest though. The chocolate croissant was stale. The kataifi on the Dubai croissant was soft instead of crisp. At least it wasn't super sweet. They just opened so turn over rate for the sales may be low. Looking forward to trying their milk cakes next! Customer service is nice and helpful. I do suggest assigning order numbers to each transaction. My order was finally done and the person calling it out just said all the items. Number system would work better. read more

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I absolutely loved this place! Service is quick and the staff are so friendly. We opted to do the kiosk and everything available was on display. One of the items I ordered was sold out and they offered an exchange or refund. I decided to try a different item. I enjoyed the katafi cheesecake. The crunch of the katafi was nice to breakup the smoothness of the cheesecake. The place is well lit for you to do your work and I love the decor! I'll be back! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

The staff were super nice but service was a bit slow, I wasn't in a rush so it wasn't a huge deal. The matcha had too much milk for my preference and I had my cheese fatayer warmed up but it was still cold in the center. I warmed it up when I got home and it was DELICIOUS I understand they just opened so I'm willing to come back and try again! Overall not a bad experience but there is room for growth read more

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The interior was cute but so packed! It's located in the same plaza as 24hr fitness, so the parking lot was FULL when we got there. The service was hectic because there was one barista, one food handler, and one cashier. We ordered and waited for 15 minutes before the barista realized we haven't received our drinks, just to tell us that she never received our orders. There were guests who came after and received their orders before we did, which was frustrating to see. This store seems to be under new management with the employees being on the newer side, so I hope they fix the kinks out soon! As for the drinks, it was only okay. The drinks were sweeter than what we asked for and it felt rushed. We'll try again next time to see if these hiccups have been addressed. read more

Newest Yemeni coffee spot in the area and they did not miss with the location. Spacious, vibrant interior with plenty of seating! You can study, work, catch up with a friend, or just post up with a drink. Workers are very kind -- Walked in and was greeted right away. Helped me through the menu since I wasn't sure what to get and made me feel like a regular even though it was my first time. Place is also nicely ventilated which is a small detail but goes a long way when you're planning to sit for a while. A lot of cafes get stuffy. Not this one. The Sana'a latte was the move -- Got it iced with ginger and cinnamon. The honey was the star, perfectly blended so you tasted it in every sip without it being overwhelming or syrupy sweet. Ginger and cinnamon added warmth even on ice. Smooth, balanced, didn't need to add anything. Overall, great spot to stop by after the gym. I am looking forward to coming back to study here. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Sana'a iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

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I've been to a couple different locations of Sana'a Cafe and keep wanting to love it but maybe it's just not for me. Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and it was somewhat busy. We ordered an iced adeni chai and another drink I can't remember. I was asked what sweetness level I wanted and chose regular. The drinks took a really long time to come out- almost 30 min. Then when I tasted it, it was very bland in sweetness and flavor. I wanted to ask if they could sweeten it more, but the limited counter space doesn't allow much contact with the workers, so I had to wait even longer to get someone's attention which I eventually did. It tasted better but not something I find myself wanting to try again. read more

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Sana'a Cafe has become one of my favorite late night spots in Union City. It's the perfect place to get some work done while enjoying great coffee, tea, and desserts. I got the Adeni chai and a pastry, and both were excellent. Big shoutout to Addan for helping me pick from the menu. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even better. If you're looking for a cozy cafe with authentic Yemeni flavors and great service, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll be back! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Adeni Chai & Dubai Chocolate Milk Cake - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

We love Qamaria so when we saw this place opened much closer to us, we were eager to try it out. Bonus points because they were showing the world cup! Rating Breakdown: 2/2 Stars for Taste -- My husband and I both ordered the Mofawar, but his was iced and mine was hot. When I picked up my order, the barista offered to "cool it down" for me and I declined, wondering why anyone would ever do that. Then I opened the lid to take a sip and saw the volcanic steam erupt out the top and realized the error of my ways. 10 minutes later, I still scalded my tongue lol. Don't be me -- be humble and cool down the drink unless your tongue was made to drink molten lava. I love cardamom, its floral profile complemented the silky smooth texture of the cream coffee. If you like your coffee on the strong side, you're in the right place. We also ordered a Dubai milk cake. I am not usually a huge fan of milk cake, but something about the chocolate and evaporated milk go well together to make this dessert perfectly "not too sweet". 1/1 Stars for Value -- It's $6 for 16oz so it's definitely not cheap but it's such an upgrade from your typical chain brew. My one gripe is that the food items are not labeled with prices so you kind of let your stomach/eyes take the wheel...and your wallet. They also advertise 20% off if you order through their app but, as of 6/20, their Android app is not functional. 1/1 Stars for Customer Service -- The server saw that we had two toddlers with us and was kind enough to bring us our order. He even came back to bring us forks and napkins. We didn't see any high chairs but they had booth seating we could wedge our kiddos in. Bonus star because this place is down the street from work and I'll definitely be back. read more

Finally I was able to try this cafe. I wasn't familiar with the menu items, so I choose and egg and cheese fatayer with a cappuccino. It was a bit spicier than I expected, but I ate it. I hope to go back and try other items as it all looked very tasty. I came early, but I saw that they close late. I love that. I've been looking for a cafe that closes late like in NYC. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Cappuccino with egg and cheese fatayer - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

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It might just be a training gap, but my go to drink from any Sana'a cafe is the iced Mofawar and am familiar with how it should taste. I had a horrible first experience since the barista first made it without cream and when he took it back, just added it on top. My drink ended up tasting like a watered down iced coffee and couldn't even taste the cardamom. My drink also took about 20 min, but the other cafe take a shorter time even though they also make it fresh. I'll give it one more chance because of how close it is, but right now, I'll stick to the other locations. read more

Been wanting to try this place for the longest time, finally did Today and was disappointed first of all the lady behind the counter wasn't very friendly no greetings or smile from her, then we ordered iced Yemeni latte was good the cardamon was over powering probably won't get it again, we also ordered iced strawberry Mango refresher tasted very artificial probably won't get it again, anywho I was most excited for the kanafi cheesecake which looked absolutely delicious, took the first bite was disappointed Tasted atleast a week old kanfi was soft and stale and cheesecake tasted soggy and nothing as I expected. Not sure if I will try this place again. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Kanafi cheesecake Not the greatest - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

I came to this new Sana'a cafe location opposite target on Whipple and I have to critical that this place is much better while on soft opening than the other location. Coffee was hot and good. Pistachio croissant was excellent and even the pistachio cake was great read more

Sana'a Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

Sana'a Cafe looks really nice, the lighting is warm, and the couches are super comfortable. Shafa and Addan are friendly, helpful, and were really patient with us while we were checking out the menu. I always appreciate super pleasant people. Definitely a great spot. Redbull mojito and Biscoff Latte were excellent, and the biscoff dessert was paired well with the latter. Overall the value was really good for the cost, which was fair compared to other similar coffee spots. We'll definitely come back. read more

I came to this cafe twice in two days and both times the people working here have been a JOY! I will always support when I see a Sana'a cafe, they never miss! I will be back and highly recommend! read more

Sana'a Cafe - Oat Chai Pot and Chocolate Baklava - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

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Glad this place replaced Starbucks. Good vibes, good coffee, good service. Thank you Giana + team. read more

Ya know for $30+ I certainly expected more. This was my second or third time here. I brought a friend who was visiting from out of town and we were craving a Turkish latte. My bill alone, which was two drinks and a pastry, was $28 and a $2 tip (regretting that). Staff was slightly friendlier than last time. They still seemed more preoccupied with their phones than customers. Pastry was very small for the price and not totally warmed up. Then they didn't even have my change (poor business practice). Anything over a quarter-you guys should have just comp'd me for that or WaRnED me ahead of time. Tasty, very small latte, but won't be back anytime soon. read more

Ahme was great today. He did a good job on my coffee. Good vibes and really clean place. Will be back. read more

Sana'a Cafe - I got a late - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

Yay! New coffee spot just opened up and it's a must try! I highly recommend the Biscoff Latte and Pistachio Milk Cake...so good! Ambiance and decor is nice inside so it's nice place to meet up with friends over a cup of coffee and dessert. Another plus is they are open late for those times you need nightcap. read more

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We were looking for dessert and coffee and we came across Sana'a on the day they opened. We were greeted, given recommendations and great customer service. The cafe decor is really nice and great to sit and enjoy the food and coffee. I ordered the Sana'a latte which was really good. The pistachio milk cake was also delicious. This is a great addition to the area and they're open late. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Sana'a latte and pistachio milk cake - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

So convenient, within walking distance from my gym. Went with a group, I ordered the Sana'a latte, with oat milk. My mom ordered the Yemeni latte. We both got them iced and lightly sweetened, love that they sweeten with honey. Our drinks were delicious, but our food was incredible! We ordered the chicken fatayer and biscoff cheesecake to share with the group. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and flavorful, and the cheesecake was light and very yummy. Service was so friendly, they brought most items to our table which was a nice touch. We loved the ambiance, the seating was so comfy! We will definitely be returning and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for an elevated cup of coffee, treats and experience. read more

Sana'a Cafe - Biscoff cheesecake. Not overly sweet, light... I'd say perfect! - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

They were out of half the items I ordered, I told them to refund it and they gave me some cash back instead of refunding back to my card. They offered to switch cheaper items out for more expensive items I ordered saying it's the same cost when it wasn't. Messy refund process, in the end I calculated and found out that they didn't refund the total of items they didn't have in stock bc they substituted a $5 item for a $8 item and some money was lost in the tax refund as well. Overall unpleasant experience. If you don't have half the menu in stock at 12 pm don't put it in the checkout and then give back some (not all) cash back as refund. Ffs. read more

My husband & I wanted to try a new cafe & remembered this place just opened up nearby our place. So we went on a Saturday morning & everything was perfect. I got myself an iced chocolate with chocolate croissant & he got a Mofawar coffee with beef fatayer. Honestly, this place did NOT disappoint! The people working were really nice & although we already knew what to get, they'd suggest recommendations which was nice of them. The environment is also nice & clean! I'm definitely going to come here more often. It's such a nice cafe hangout & I'm glad it opened up nearby our place. Plus, the prices are fair. I think I'll definitely try the cheesecakes next time. read more

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The place looks really nice, visually appealing, and offers a taste of not only the food but also the music. Shafa helped us out with good recommendations and answered all of our questions about the items. Shout out to the Minerva, Marwa, and Maryam they were also a delight. Would come back 11/10 :) read more

Sana'a Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hayward, California

10/10 best service ever from cashier Shara. She recommended me the mango passion fruit drink as well as the dessert cheesecake. It was delicious! Also the other girls behind the counter Minerva, Marwa and Maryam were really pleasant to talk to. They made sure we had everything we needed. I like the music and the atmosphere was cosy! read more

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Tried a cafe latte at this newly opened neighborhood cafe.A new addition to the neighborhood and I look forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.The hours are especially convenient staying open from 6 am to 12 pm.Ambiance was cozy.There are options to choose from on their own or with coffee. read more

We love this place the food and drinks are amazing and the ambiance is nice. Good and fast service and most importantly love this location.

A great cute little cafe in an area that is very much in need of a good hangout spot. Nice to chat with friends here. Very open and chill. The chicken fatayer is tasty, full of protein, and very filling. Will keep returning. read more

First vIsit here- ordered 2 of the mango passion fruit refreshers. It was just ok because it tasted like coffee. The biscoff milk cake was good. Service was good. Will try again next time... read more

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